The Colonial Room

The Colonial Room is the formal dining room at The Drake Oak Brook, 2301 York Rd in Oak Brook. Executive chef Ezequiel Dominguez cooks classic American food with nods to the hotel’s 1960s roots, including Bookbinder soup and citrus-crusted Chilean sea bass, backed by a long wine list, classic cocktails and local craft beer. The room hosts birthday and anniversary dinners as well as ordinary weeknight meals.

What to know

• A 2020 renovation raised the ceiling from 8 to 12 feet and added large artworks.
• The $1,863 Bookbinder Soup Experience includes Louis XIII cognac and a cooking lesson and requires two weeks’ notice.
• The hotel also hosts afternoon tea and a Sunday champagne brunch.
• Reservations can be made online or by phone.
• Chateaubriand for two and a bone-in rib eye were among the signatures in 2020, according to Shaw Local.